Finance Lead

About Petit ClairPetit Clair is a growing fashion brand with a strong retail and direct-to-consumer presence. As the business continues to scale, we are bringing our financial operations fully in-house and seeking a Finance Lead to take ownership of the company's day-to-day financial function.This is a high-impact, hands-on role for someone who wants true ownership and visibility into the financial health of a growing business, particularly in an inventory-driven environment.Position OverviewThe Finance Lead will own and manage the company's core financial operations, including accounting, inventory tracking, and financial reporting. This individual will serve as the go-to person for financial accuracy, organization, and visibility, ensuring leadership has clear insight into company performance, inventory investment, and profitability.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being both hands-on and analytical, and who takes pride in building structure, improving processes, and owning outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Ownership & ReportingOwn the day-to-day financial operations of the businessPrepare and maintain monthly P&L statements and support balance sheet reportingEnsure accuracy and integrity of all financial recordsPartner with leadership to provide clear visibility into financial performanceSupport year-end close and coordination with external accountantsInventory & Cost AccountingOwn inventory tracking, valuation, and cost accuracy across all locationsMonitor product-level costs, including materials, shipping, duties, and overheadAnalyze inventory investment vs. sell-through and profitabilityProvide actionable insights into pricing, margins, and inventory efficiencyAccounting & Financial OperationsOversee accounts payable and ensure timely, accurate invoice processingPerform account reconciliations and resolve discrepanciesMaintain and improve financial systems and processes (QuickBooks)Payroll, Compliance & AdministrationProcess and manage payroll, including new hire setupOversee sales tax filings and complianceManage insurance policies, renewals, and related financial documentationSupport administrative financial needs such as leases and vendor agreementsBusiness Support & Financial InsightTrack and report on seasonal financial performancePartner cross-functionally (e.g., marketing, operations) to track budgets and spendSupport wholesale billing, invoicing, and financial trackingProvide ongoing financial insights to support decision-makingProcess Ownership & ImprovementTake full ownership of financial processes and workflowsIdentify opportunities to streamline operations and improve reporting accuracyBuild and maintain organized, scalable financial systemsQualificationsRequired3+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance roles with ownership responsibilityStrong experience with QuickBooks, including inventory functionalityExperience with inventory accounting, cost tracking, and reconciliationsProven ability to own and manage financial processes end-to-endAdvanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysisHighly organized with strong attention to detailComfortable working onsite in a fast-paced, growing environmentPreferredExperience in retail, ecommerce, or inventory-heavy businessesExperience supporting multi-location inventory environmentsExposure to financial reporting and business performance analysisWhy Join Petit ClairOpportunity to own and shape the financial function of a growing brandDirect visibility into business performance and decision-makingCollaborative, entrepreneurial environment with strong growth trajectoryHigh-impact role with the ability to build structure and drive improvements90,